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Page 2, October 28, 2019, The Islander 3 age 2 N Live Oak planted in honor of Mike Hodges Michael D. Hodges, immediate past chairman of the Jekyll Island Authority, was honored recently at a party and the dedication of a live oak at Jekyll’s Mosaic. From left: JIA Executive Director Jones Hooks, JIA Board Member Dr. L.C. “Buster” Evans, Board Member Robert “Bob” W. Krueger, Immediate Past Board Chair Michael D. Hodges, Board Chair Joseph B. Wilkinson, Jr., Board Member William “Bill” H. Gross, and Board Member Dale Atkins. Photo provided by the Jekyll Island Authority Nightly Entertainment: & World of Wonders Shew - ■ Sam’s Path Petting Zoo ■ - Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs- -- Save with the advance ticket- Advanced Ticket §al%% available ngw online or at all area Barker’s locations Naval Base trespassers found guilty on all counts After about two hours of delibera tion last week the jury found all seven defendants in the April 2018 illegal entry and vandalism of Submarine Base Kings Bay guilty on federal charges after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court ended. Stephen Michael Kelly, Mark Peter Colville, Clare Therese Grady, Mar tha Hennessy, Elizabeth McAlister, Patrick M. O’Neill, and Carmen Trot- ta were found guilty of Conspiracy, Destruction of Property on a Naval Installation, Depredation of Govern ment Property, and Trespass, said Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Each defendant faces a sentence of up to 20 years plus six months in pris on, and there is no parole in the fed eral system. Sentencing will be held at a later date. “This verdict demonstrates the jury’s agreement with the simple fact of this case: that these individuals vio lated the security of a military instal lation and damaged federal govern ment property,” said Christine. “Our office will vigorously protect those who lawfully exercise their Constitu tional rights to protest peacefully, but we will aggressively pursue those who violate the law under the guise of such activities.” As admitted by the defendants dur ing the trial, with their own videos of the activities shown to jurors, the seven entered an outer security fence at the naval installation after cutting a padlock from a gate during the late hours of April 4, 2018. Once inside, the group damaged and vandalized property inside the facility before be ing taken into custody by naval secu rity personnel. “Damaging the perimeter security of a U.S. Navy base for any purpose poses a significant threat to national security,” said Special Agent in Charge Matt Lascell of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) South east Field Office. “NCIS is dedicated to investigating criminal activity that wastes taxpayer money and threatens the Department of the Navy’s ability to carry out its critical mission.” The case was prosecuted for the United States by Assistant U.S. Attor neys Karl Knoche and E. Greg Gilluly Jr., with assistance from Litigation Technologist Dean Athanasopoulos. Special Agents Thomas Kenney and Barry Clinedinst led the investigation for NCIS. Literary Guild movie The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island Film Series presents The Others, USA/ Spain, 2011, directed by Alejandro Amenabar. Nicole Kidman delivers an utter ly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish thriller. The unpredictable twists and turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing as it keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat. 104 minutes; rated PG13. Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. St. Simons Casino Theater. Free, but a $3 donation is requested to help defray costs. Helping Seniors Live Well at Home! m HOME CARE ASSISTANCE Champions of Aging Well Call Cathy @ 912-222-2103 Companion Services. Transportation. Personal Care. Meal Preparation. Memory Care Specialists. And more... Changing the way the world ages Our Balanced Care Method™ Elevates the Aging Experience Homecareassistance.com Call Home Care Assistance • 912-222-2103
